The Logan Bartlett Show
EP 136: Zach Weinberg (Co-Founder & CEO, Curie.Bio) on The Tariff Trap, Self-Inflicted Recession Risk, and Open AI’s Fundraise
Apr 2, 2025
Zach Weinberg, co-founder and CEO of Curie.Bio, dives into the critical issues of tariffs and AI with Logan. They discuss the arguments for and against tariffs, weighing national security against potential job losses and economic impacts. Zach shares historical insights from past trade wars, predicting significant consequences for the current landscape. The conversation also explores OpenAI's monumental fundraising efforts and the competitive race among tech giants, analyzing strategies for maintaining user engagement and dominance in AI.
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Quick takeaways
- The implementation of tariffs often leads to higher consumer prices without ensuring significant long-term job growth in domestic industries.
- While tariffs can be positioned as a tool for national security, their broad application often reflects impulsive policymaking rather than strategic focus.
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Impact of Tariffs on Jobs and Prices
The discussion highlights the potential drawbacks of implementing tariffs, particularly in terms of job creation and consumer pricing. While tariffs may provide short-term protection for certain industries, they could lead to higher prices for consumers and may not significantly boost domestic employment in the long run. For instance, attempts to revive T-shirt manufacturing in the U.S. may not succeed, as inexpensive production costs overseas render local manufacturing economically unfeasible. Ultimately, these tariffs risk creating a regressive tax that disproportionately affects lower-income individuals, increasing their cost of living without ensuring sustainable job growth.
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